South Africa’s position on the Gaza conflict has led to a notable strain in trade relations with Israel. Israeli companies recently stopped importing South African grapes, signaling potential broader boycotts against South African businesses due to Pretoria’s stance. This situation emerged after South Africa accused Israel of genocide against Palestinians at the UN’s International Court […]
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